Hi Ian, in tools, internet options, advanced settings, uncheck the option to automatically check for IE updates. Cheers Mike McNeil Computer Troubleshooters - Queenstown Phone: 025 385 027 email: [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: PCSOFT - Personal Computer software discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Ian Sent: Tuesday, 10 December 2002 07:16 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [PCSOFT] Internet Explorer 5.5 - unwanted updates My W98SE rig running IE 5.5 has just started trying to automatically update itself, ie logon to the MS Windows update site of it's own accord. I don't recall doing anything to have encouraged this behaviour, and I certainly don't want it to persist. Can someone tell me how to turn this 'facility' off? TIA Ian Porter Computer Guys Inc. Arrowtown New Zealand [log in to unmask] Curious about the people moderating your messages? Visit our staff web site: http://freepctech.com/staff.shtml --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.427 / Virus Database: 240 - Release Date: 6/12/02 Curious about the people moderating your messages? Visit our staff web site: http://freepctech.com/staff.shtml